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Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Caliber Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Caliber Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,435

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $7,607

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,936

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $6,952

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320072007
ModelForesterForesterForesterCaliberCaliber
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSXTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,995 $28,395 $29,995 $15,700 $17,945
Base Invoice $25,306 $26,586 $28,084 $14,697 $16,740
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000 1,395 1,395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185    
Rear spoiler 368 368      
Cargo cover 166 166 166    
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240    
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93    
Security Group       295  
Driver Convenience Group       400 400
Cruise control       250  
Leather Interior Group       1,045 910
Stability control       300 250
Floor mats       30 30
Satellite radio       195  
Front side airbags       250 250
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400  
Fog lights       95  
Bluetooth cell phone link       275 275
Alloy wheels       450  
Sunroof       795 795
Navigation system 1,066 888 888 1,283 1,283
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120    
Rear spoiler 276 276      
Cargo cover 108 108 108    
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156    
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61    
Security Group       271  
Driver Convenience Group       368 368
Cruise control       230  
Leather Interior Group       961 837
Stability control       276 230
Floor mats       28 28
Satellite radio       179  
Front side airbags       230 230
Antilock brakes (ABS)       368  
Fog lights       87  
Bluetooth cell phone link       253 253
Alloy wheels       414  
Sunroof       731 731
Options (change) 2,252 2,052 1,684 6,175 4,305
Options (change) 1,787 1,609 1,333 5,679 3,960
Destination 795 795 795 560 560
Total Price $30,042 $31,242 $32,474 $22,435 $22,810
Total Invoice $27,888 $28,990 $30,212 $20,936 $21,260

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,217
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,877
Model Year20132013201320072007
ModelForesterForesterForesterCaliberCaliber
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSXTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4148hp I4172hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/60-17215/55-18
Total Price$30,042$31,242$32,474$22,435$22,810
Adjustments for Features-4,390-5,090-5,1900-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,652$26,152$27,284$22,435$22,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$1,632$0$200
Total Invoice$27,888$28,990$30,212$20,936$21,260
Adjustments for Features-4,075-4,723-4,8280-163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,813$24,267$25,384$20,936$21,097
Cost Above Minimum$0$454$1,571$0$161

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20132013201320072007
ModelForesterForesterForesterCaliberCaliber
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSXTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900  
5-speed manual   $0$0
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop  $100  
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75  
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$6,240$6,940$7,040$1,850$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,390$5,090$5,190$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,075-4,723-4,8280-163

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20132007
ModelForesterCaliber
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in103.7 in
Length169.5 in173.8 in
Width70.1 in68.8 in
Height65.9 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,967 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft318.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft348.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80071%
Total Not Requested32529%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1425100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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